The orchid is representative of love, strength and luxury. To the Greek it meant many things including virility and even eating parts of it by pregnant mothers was said to have an effect on the gender of their baby. Even now it is one of the most beautiful flowers to look at and silk orchid arrangements can be made to look so real that it is difficult to tell the difference without actually bending to smell and touch them.

On many occasions when it was necessary to send flowers to a friend at their home or office for either their birthday or anniversary and not known what to send you most likely allowed the florist to make the selection. Everyone loves fresh flowers, but they last for such a short time and then there is the mess to clean up with nothing left to show for the money spent. Send something that can add happiness to their day and an elegant touch to their home or office for months to come.

Silk orchids are available in many varieties for purchase. They also come in several different color choices that will compliment different rooms in the home. When used for personal gifts, why not choose their favorite color for a special occasion like a birthday or anniversary. Consider sending pink or red to that special valentine.

There are many that prefer them to fresh flowers as gifts and in the home also. These types of flowers represent luxury and will bring elegance to any room. Now it is easy to afford flowers for every room of the home every day.

They are made for specific tastes and variety requests. Making custom arrangements is no problem and a specialty for some; from the single orchid in a vase to large arrangements all at very reasonable prices. There is no reason to waste any more hard earned money on fresh flowers that will not last.

All of the most popular orchid variations are available to choose from. A single orchid in a vase may be your style or a striking centerpiece for the dining room; whatever choice you make you are sure to be pleased and impressed with the realistic look. For long lasting elegance that you can enjoy, choose silk instead.

Martin Elmer is the editor of Silk orchids. Here you can also read more about Silk orchid flower arrangement.